# Andalusian government administrative appointments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andalusian-government-administrative-appointments
> Updated: 2026-10-20T10:01:55.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Spanish Council of Ministers has appointed Mabel Mayo López as the new Government Delegate in Andalusia. Mayo previously served as the Secretary General of the Government Delegation and has held various leadership roles within the Andalusian administration, including departments for Justice, Interior, Culture, and Public Works.

In related administrative changes, Javier Salas is stepping down as the Government Sub-delegate in Málaga to run as a PSOE candidate in upcoming general elections. Iván Banderas, the Secretary General of the Sub-delegation, will serve as the interim replacement. During his departure, Salas remarked that despite the complexities of Málaga, the province remains “very safe” with crime rates lower than in other European countries.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Mabel Mayo appointed as Government Delegate in Andalusia

Mabel Mayo has been appointed as the new Government Delegate in Andalusia, while Javier Salas departs his role in Málaga to pursue a political candidacy with the PSOE.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mabel-mayo-appointed-as-government-delegate-in-andalusia

### 2026-10-07: Mario Ariza appointed as Junta de Andalucía delegate in Huelva

Mario Ariza Pérez, a Vox member and current official in La Palma del Condado, has been appointed as the Junta de Andalucía's territorial delegate for Tourism, Justice, and Local Administration in Huelva.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mario-ariza-appointed-as-junta-de-andaluca-delegate-in-huelva

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